Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM1 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1DE.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CM1 1DE is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM1 1DE is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1DE. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CM1 1DE are high at 317 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences634
Shoplifting360
Public order163
Drugs120
Anti-social behaviour104

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Road Primary School

Good317 pupils0.7 km
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Oaklands Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding1121 pupils1.2 km
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Maltese Road Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding1115 pupils1.3 km
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Moulsham Junior School

Good679 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bassment0.7 km
  • HMV0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Next0.3 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • Radio City Social0.7 km
  • The Ale House0.7 km
  • The Original Plough0.7 km
  • Bar 70.2 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

142 nearby
  • Falafel Sun0.1 km
  • Baan Noodle0.4 km
  • Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 137 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Isos Home Foods Grocery0.7 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Happy Gourmet0.7 km
  • Jerk Station0.8 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.1 km
  • Peking Hors D'ouvre0.8 km
  • Pizza 450.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • The County Hotel1.0 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
  • Boswell House Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chelmsford0.6 km
  • Ingatestone9.6 km
  • Hatfield Peverel9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • H & M0.1 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • H & M0.1 km
  • High Chelmer0.1 km
  • Job Centre0.2 km